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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.92, 22,168.89 and 9,353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.92, 22,168.89 and 9,353.48 is: 12,904.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.92 : 22,168.89 = 9,353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.92/22,168.89 = 9,353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.92x = 22,168.89 × 9,353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.92x = 207,356,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,356,158.39/16,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.18

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